Question

from column 2, select the term or phrase that best matches each item in column 1.
column 1

1. (lo 1 - 2) chemical name
2. (lo 1 - 4) generic name
3. (lo 1 - 4) brand name
4. (lo 1 - 5) pdr®
5. (lo 1 - 4) usan
6. (lo 1 - 4) official name

column 2
a. bufferin
b. aspirin
c. acetylsalicylic acid
d. contains information about drug products provided by pharmaceutical companies
e. same as generic name
f. system that adopts generic names

Explanation:

• Chemical name of aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid. Generic name is aspirin. Brand - name can be Bufferin. PDR contains drug - product info. USAN is a system for generic names. Official name is same as generic name.

Answer:

1. c. acetylsalicylic acid
2. b. aspirin
3. a. Bufferin
4. d. contains information about drug products provided by pharmaceutical companies
5. f. system that adopts generic names
6. e. same as generic name